Case Report

Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient with Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis

Table 1

Drugs in thyroid treatment and side effects.

MedicationSide effects

Propylthiouracil/StrumazolHepatotoxicity, vasculitis, agranulocytosis, anaemia, thrombocytopaenia
Potassium perchlorateAplastic anaemia
CorticosteroidsElectrolyte disturbances, cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, gastric ulcer, diabetes mellitus
Iopanoic acidRenal impairment, gastrointestinal problems, exacerbation hyperthyroidism
RadioiodineHyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism
Beta-blockersBronchospasm, hypotension, bradycardia, cardiac failure